Empress Elisabeth of Austria, or Empress Sisi, as she was fondly known, is revered as ultimate fairytale royalty - beautiful, spirited and enigmatic. Along with her husband, Franz Josef, she wore the crown of the Danube Monarchy from 1854 to 1898, governing a vast pluralistic state in central and southeast Europe. Though the life of Empress Sisi is still a mystery shrouded in myths, her poetry ref

Empress Sisi of Austria, is revered as ultimate fairytale royalty – beautiful, spirited, and enigmatic. Empress Sisi was a caring and compassionate monarch. She worked to raise the standard psychiatric health in mental. She established hospitals for the war injured and personally tended to the sick and wounded. Her friendship with Hungary was instrumental in attaining peace with Austro-Hungarian d

Jan Hofmeyr, one of the greatest politicians and intellectuals of South Africa. He had an extraordinary academic background. Because he strongly opposed the separation of people, but upon becoming the Administrator of the Transvaal, he was able to make influential decisions that would serve as stepping stones to more unified change. In 1929, Jan Hofmeyr entered Parliament of the South Africa party

Professor Ronald Hutton is a history professor and the Head of the School of Humanities at the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom. He has been featured on British television and radio, and published 14 books, including "Witches, Druids and King Arthur." King Arthur's simply the greatest British King in the whole of legend. He's the King who unites the whole British. The story of the sword

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi, or simply Gandhi, was born in Porbandar in the state of Gujarat, India, in 1869. As faithful vaishnavas, the Gandhi family members were strict vegetarians, diligently maintaining the compassionate, peaceful diet. Mahatma Gandhi once said: “The day the power of love overrules the love of power, the world will know peace.” Today, we rec

Leonard Cohen left our earthly abode on November 7, 2016 at age 82 after a prolific career as a highly influential musical legend and a gifted writer. Always dressed in a tidy, formal suit, Leonard Cohen gifted our world with his soulful lyrics, solemn bass voice, and insightful literature that continues to move hearts and give us a deeper perception on life, spirituality, and healing. In total, M

We have the privilege to learn more about the extraordinary life of Britain's beloved King Arthur from an expert. Arthur is known as the once and future King of Britain. He appears in different guises in the different stories. Everybody agrees on certain things: He's a highly intelligent, highly skilled warrior and ruler. He's brave, He's forthright, He's determined, He's charismatic. At the very

Muhammad Yunus is a brilliant social entrepreneur, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and a man of integrity and vision. Considered the godfather of microcredit, he began an international movement, helping to transform vulnerable communities through economic and social development. Muhammad Yunus has come to be known as the “Banker of the Poor,” an honorary title for a compassionate man who continues to

When Mahatma Gandhi arrived in South Africa，he quickly discovered that his rights were unfairly limited. 1913, Mahatma Gandhi launched his first large-scale satyagraha campaign. The satyagraha, or “holding onto truth” movement, united people in nonviolent actions to achieve change for the betterment of society. People across the country’s spectrum joined in full support. The supporters faced many

Born to famers, After completing her university studies , Wangari returned home. But the homeland that she once knew as a child was gone. Large swathes of forested land had been cleared to make way for an economic system that promoted commercial farming. “the tea plantations have kept everyone poor, and the economic system doesn’t allow people to appreciate the beauty of where they live.”To addres

In 1977, Professor Maathai founded the Green Belt Movement, a grassroots environmental organization that empowers communities, particularly women, to conserve Mother Earth and improve livelihoods. Wangari Maathai encouraged the women to work together to plant trees. This helped to bind the soil, store rainwater, and provide food and firewood. The tree-planting became an empowering symbol of peace.

In 1898, at the age of 13, Agustín Barrios Mangoré began to study the guitar under Gustavo Sosa Escalada. Though he had not formally studied music until this time, Agustin had already composed his own guitar pieces. It was not long before he was recognized as a child prodigy for his brilliant aptitude in music. In 1901, Mr. Sosa Escalada convinced Augstin’s parents to allow their son to further h

Leonard Cohen, the Canadian musical icon, was a legendary writer and performer. His distinctive, untrained baritone voice delivers masterful lyrics about love, politics, despair, and spirituality with a glimpse of hope and deft humor. The stark observations and penetrating insight characterizing his writings have touched fans and inspired artists all over the world. Let us now look at the career a

For today’s show, our featured genius scientist not only revolutionized the field of theoretical physics, but he did so from the confines of a wheelchair and the inability to speak! We are blessed and honored to present today’s model of success, the man who went beyond boundaries and taught us to go beyond ours - the amazing Professor Stephen Hawking. At the age of 21 Hawking was diagnosed with am

Dr. Shirin Ebadi is a remarkable Muslim woman, whose inspiring efforts for democracy and human rights earned her the Nobel peace Prize in 2003. Her campaign brought international attention to the plight of Muslim woman, while sparking hope for the underprivileged around the word. Shirin Ebadi believes: “Human rights are a universal standard, a component of every religion and every civilization.” S

Through life, we are fortunate to encounter admirable souls who inspire others simply with their saint-like qualities. One such individual was Peace Pilgrim, who became a proselytizer for non-violence in an era that did not subscribe to her views. Walking on foot across the United States seven times over a span of 28 years, she endeavored to encourage others to pursue their own inner peace. She kn

Dr. Erdös once said, “Why are numbers beautiful? It’s like asking why is Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony beautiful. If you don’t see why, someone can’t tell you. I know numbers are beautiful. If they aren’t beautiful, nothing is.” Recognized as one of the most prolific mathematicians of the century, Dr. Paul Erdös was the founder of discrete mathematics, a field that contemporary computer science is ba

A gifted storyteller, writer, philosopher and an educator, Idries Shah became widely known as a spokesman for Sufism in the West. From spirituality to psychology, and travelogues to cultural studies, Idries Shah wrote over 30 books and received worldwide acclaim. His book sales have totaled over 15 million copies, in 20 languages across the globe. Idries Shah not only served as a cultural bridge b

Mrs. Sunanda Weerasinghe is CEO of the vegetarian and vegan company Sunjan International. She served as the President of the Sri Landan Food Processors Association from 2014 to 2015. Sujan International’s brand Supersun offers a variety of delectable vegetarian and vegan products. Mrs. Weerasinghe shared her journey in creating a successful vegetarian business: “Those who have the label of humans

Brilliant in many fields, Bill Mollison began a worldwide movement that has inspired millions and earned him the title “Father of Permaculture.” In Bill’s words, permaculture can be defined as: “The conscious design and maintenance of agriculturally productive ecosystems which have the diversity, stability and resilience of natural ecosystems.” He believed that we already have all the resources we